How to pronounce phoresis
Say it like fuh-REE-sees. Phoresis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- fuh
- REE
- sees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phoresis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- seesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phoresis
American and British speakers say phoresis in essentially the same way: /fəˈrisis/ in the US and /fəˈriːsis/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuh-REE-sees.
What does phoresis mean?
- Delivery or movement of a substance by means of an agent.
Questions about saying phoresis
How do you pronounce phoresis?
Say fuh-REE-sees. The American pronunciation is /fəˈrisis/. In British English it is /fəˈriːsis/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phoresis?
Phoresis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: fuh · REE · sees.
Do Americans and Brits say phoresis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fəˈrisis/ and the British form is /fəˈriːsis/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.